New 2023 Diverge

[robbosmans]

Omg its here, it looks like a prototype tbh

[spdntrxi]

cyclingtips has some pics too

they should just throw a battery in it and call it done

[RDY]

Hilarious. Video that James Huang of CT posted of the seat tube moving looks like Quagmire (of Family Guy) doing his giggidy thing.

Recalled before it's available for sale?

[Nick38]

I'm a big fan of Specialized bikes in general, I own two Diverge models, future shock 1.5 and 2.0 fitted, they are so comfortable (now I'm in my 50's!) this new model really looks like a lot of over engineering! Don't think I'd like to feel that flexing away under my bum!
Very strange design IMO won't be getting one anytime soon

[Nick38]

Decent video on it here.

https://youtu.be/AFP5qxGYhcw

They chat with designer. Comes with two seat posts with different flex!!! System adds 400g too OUCH!!

[robbosmans]

Wasn’t it just easier to design a seatpost that act’s as a shock. Just set it the the right pressure and problem solved. Or am I missing something?

[maquisard]

It seems over-engineered, another thing to break.

I owned a Diverge until I sold it and bought a Crux. My main reason for doing so was the Futureshock. It did help comfort but I didn't like the clamping mechanism and the entire thing just seemed vulnerable to failure.

[smartyiak]

It seems over-engineered, another thing to break.

Reading this article:
https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2023-spe ... verge-str/

This is exactly what I thought...there's a LOT of stuff going on here...and I don't mean that in a good way. I'll just stick wiht a flex seatpost, carbon bar, and bigger tires at lower pressures.

[bikewithnoname]

I'm sure people will buy this but I've no idea who or why especially given the RRP

[CampagYOLO]

I know that usual response from some people to gravel bikes is "just buy a hardtail" but in the case of the new Diverge, I'm just not sure what it does that a hardtail wouldn't be better at? A hardtail would have less proprietary stuff on it for one.

At the RRP you can get a hardtail that is lighter and cheaper then this Diverge or get the Crux, it just doesn't make much sense to me.

[RDY]

Btw the entry level model (€7.5k) has an NX Eagle cassette

[Broady]

Certainly not for me, just seems like more things to go wrong down the line. Surprised they didn't make some kind of cover for it, looks bizarre as is.

[jayjay]

The best thing is still the SWAT storage in the downtube. I wish more brands would offer something like that

[spartacus]

I know that usual response from some people to gravel bikes is "just buy a hardtail" but in the case of the new Diverge, I'm just not sure what it does that a hardtail wouldn't be better at? A hardtail would have less proprietary stuff on it for one.

At the RRP you can get a hardtail that is lighter and cheaper then this Diverge or get the Crux, it just doesn't make much sense to me.

How many times have you seen someone on a hardtail drop a field of drop bar bikes in a gravel race?

The riding position and geometry is not the same.

It's not the same kind of bike as a MTB.

Stop comparing apples to oranges.

[robeambro]

The best thing is still the SWAT storage in the downtube. I wish more brands would offer something like that

I wish they'd start offering it on aero bikes as well. Not having to carry a saddle bag will improve aesthetics and they can claim it will save 1 or 2w at 45km/h..